Via Chrys Brent Deiparine, International Business Times Executives foresee AI-driven job cuts, raising concerns about job security and the future of entry-level positions. Artificial intelligence is no longer a future workplace disruption. For many executives, it is already becoming a workforce strategy. A new Mercer survey of 825 C-suite leaders found that 99% of CEOs expect AI to result in at least some headcount reduction within the next two years, underscoring how quickly automation is moving from a productivity tool…
The Tribune: To infinity and beyond! How AI is reshaping the workplace
via Vicki Salemi, Tribune Content Agency DEAR READER: In the age of AI, what does it mean to become “infinite?” Inquiring minds need to know, so we checked with Brian Solis, head of global innovation at ServiceNow and coauthor of “Infinite: How Visionary Leaders Transform Today’s Businesses into AI-Forward Companies.” “Becoming ‘infinite’ is about employing an intentional mindset where AI, in its current and evolving forms, will automate and augment work perpetually, to free up time and resources to allow…
CX Today: Does Your Leadership Team Actually Understand AI? Most CX Executives Don’t.
via Thomas Walker, CX Today Contact center leaders are making billion-dollar AI investments without ever touching the tools they’re buying. That blindspot is now a competitive liability, and both customers and CX agents are starting to notice. Are CX executives equipped to lead their organizations through the AI transition? A growing body of evidence suggests the answer is no – and not for lack of resources or ambition, but because of a structural problem embedded in how senior leadership…
TechRadar: ‘No customer or user wakes up and says, “I hope I get to talk to a chat bot or an AI agent today”‘: Survey claims brands which sound more “human” will get ahead in the AI age
via Craig Hale, TechRadar Consumers just want real, human sources Consumers are experiencing ‘bot fatigue’ after interacting with impersonal AI, WordPress VIP finds. 61% can’t even name a brand that’s using AI well in marketing or CX. AI is emerging as a discovery layer, not a customer service replacement. New research from WordPress VIP has uncovered just how much AI is impacting browsing and online shopping habits, with three in four (74%) consumers believing the Internet feels less ‘human’ than…
The Future Economy: From Automation to Reinvention: Why Leaders Defining the Next Decade Are Prioritizing AI Platforms and People
Are your AI investments actually changing how your business operates, or are you just funding the “productivity trap”? In this insightful new article, Brian Solis (Head of Global Innovation at ServiceNow) addresses a massive elephant in the enterprise room: the transformation gap. While companies are investing billions into individual copilots, assistants, and models, very few leaders can honestly say their foundational operating models have evolved. Instead, many are accidentally creating a chaotic web of “agent sprawl”, disconnected, siloed AI tools…
Accounting Today: AI in the Tax Department
This isn’t the first time you’ve heard of, or read about, AI. Its implications for virtually every sector are completely rewriting the script. Companies are investing in AI and implementing it day-to-day. We are at the same pivotal point with the Internet in the late 21st century. It’s an uncertain time. Will this replace jobs? Will work be replaced with computers? Done right, AI is not automation. It is augmentation. In the book Mindshift, author Brian Solis observes that most…
The Wharton Blueprint for AI Agent Adoption Features Insights from ServiceNow’s Brian Solis
ServiceNow’s Head of Global Innovation Brian Solis was included in The Wharton Blueprint for AI Agent Adoption, a new report from Wharton Human-AI Research and Science Says that explores one of the most important questions facing every leader right now: why, if AI agents are becoming so capable, aren’t more people ready to use them for real work? The report argues that AI agent adoption is moving from a technology challenge to a psychological one. People may be willing to…
Economia: E você, importa? SXSW discute ‘o que sobrará’ dos humanos na era da IA
Via Economia, Renato Pezzotti Os assuntos sobre os avanços da inteligência artificial foram tratados de forma transversal no SXSW deste ano, que aconteceu nesta semana, nos Estados Unidos. O antropólogo digital Brian Solis reforçou que líderes precisam deixar de usar a IA apenas para “automatizar o passado” e pensar em como as novas ferramentas devem ser utilizadas para redesenhar o trabalho que só humanos podem fazer: ter sua inteligência “aumentada”, construída com empatia, curiosidade e criatividade.
Brian Solis: Bring Your Own AI (BYOAI) and the rise of shadow AI in the workplace
Brian Solis was recognized for his use of the term “Bring your own AI” or “BYOAI” in an article by Neil C. Hughes writing for Cybernews. BYOD, also known as “Bring Your Own Devices,” was a trend that IT infamously failed to prevent as leadership teams and workers united in their demands to bring their personal iPads and smartphones into the office. While IT teams attempt to rebrand themselves as business enablers rather than blockers, many workers are once again…
Brian Solis on Mindshift: Reimagining Customer Experience in the Age of AI
In this episode, we welcome Brian Solis, Head of Global Innovation at ServiceNow, a nine-time best-selling author, keynote speaker, and digital futurist. Starting the conversation, Brian shares the inspiration behind his latest book, “Mindshift“, and emphasizes the importance of empathy and a truly customer-centric mindset. Through examples from Amazon, Disney, and IKEA, Brian illustrates how organizations can create meaningful and memorable experiences that drive both loyalty and growth. The conversation also explores the evolving role of AI, shifting from automation…